Mount Pleasant East, Schenectady, NY

Is Mount Pleasant East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe387

Medium231

Low320

Other1877

128 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape54

Child involved40

Assault3

Other46

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to stage near State Street for a possible domestic-related injury involving a 30-year-old man.	State St, Schenectady, NY 12307	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to stage near the 800 block of Michigan Ave for a reported 38-year-old female who was apparently assaulted. Law enforcement had not yet been dispatched at the time of the radio traffic.	Michigan Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported sick person at the Salvation Army Blue Home near Lafayette Street in Schenectady. The patient is a 53-year-old female.	Lafayette St, Schenectady, NY 12305	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers advised responders about a possible physical domestic dispute at a residence on State Street and requested police presence before responders approached a nearby location.	State St, Schenectady, NY 12307	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a 29-year-old male who fell off a scooter near the intersection of Craig Street and Lincoln Ave. He appears to have a gash on his arm and a possible rib injury.	Lincoln Ave & Craig St, Schenectady, NY 12307	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch advised unit 11 of a possible suspicious person or vehicle involving a Spectrum truck parked near the 3200 block of Woodhaven Drive in Guilderland, after a caller reported concern about a worker there.	Woodhaven Dr, Schenectady, NY 12303	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Edgewood Ave for a reported 73-year-old man who is sick and not alert. Operations are assigned to EMS 1, with nearby cross streets including Delaware Ave and Granville Ave.	Edgewood Ave, Rotterdam, NY 12306	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services respond to a diabetic-related medical issue involving a 72-year-old woman at Heritage Condominiums near Dublin Avenue and Vanderburgh Street, Schenectady.	Curry Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported auto accident at the intersection of Francis Avenue and Howard Street involving a 35-year-old male pedestrian complaining of wrist pain.	Howard St & Francis Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders made contact with a highly combative male near State Street and Elliott Avenue. He appeared okay, left on his bike toward a different area, and law enforcement was notified to check the vicinity.	State St & Elliott Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304	Disturbance

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Median Home Price

$150,830

Average Rent

$1,617

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Mount Pleasant East in Schenectady, NY is an urban neighborhood with a median home price of $150,830, more affordable than most New York and U.S. neighborhoods.

The housing includes mostly medium to small single-family homes and small apartments, many built before 1940, with a 6.4% vacancy rate near the national median.

UrbanHistoric HomesBelow Average Income

Quick Facts

Historic Homes (built ≤1939)	56.3%

Housing market and real estate character

Mount Pleasant East has a significant share of historic homes built before 1940, alongside small apartments and mixed tenure.

Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and small apartments

What buyers will notice right away

Over half the homes were built before 1940, offering historic character.

Housing is a mix of owner-occupied and rentals.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix and a below average income level with some childhood poverty.

Diverse Occupations — Sales, service, manufacturing, and clerical jobs shape the local economy.

Cultural Diversity — Portuguese language presence and varied ancestries enrich the community.

Sales and Service Jobs	31.0%
Manufacturing and Laborer Jobs	30.6%
Child Poverty Rate	8.8%

Demographics

Executive/Professional Share	17.0%
Child Poverty Rate	8.8%
Income Level	Below average income
Asian Ancestry	10.1%
Portuguese Language Speakers	2.1%
Foreign Born Residents	25.2%
Top Languages	["English","Spanish","Portuguese"]
Top Ancestries	["Asian","Irish","Italian","English","German"]

Commute

Most residents have short commutes with a majority driving alone, supported by carpooling and bus use.

Mount Pleasant East offers manageable commutes with diverse transportation modes including high bus usage.

Short Commutes — Half of residents commute 15-30 minutes.

Diverse Transit — Significant bus ridership and carpooling complement driving alone.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	60.1%
Carpool Rate	12.3%
Bus Commute Rate	11.9%

Homes for sale near 12303

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